ALONE

I hope anyone else who has been here, gets some comfort knowing they're not the only one.

F*** I can’t escape No matter where I go The gun bangs and rope hangs And I’m in the middle of it Too scared to let go But too certain to stay S***

How did it even get to this? How did anyone let it? Now death follows me around Like a stray dog begging to be let in But too ugly to find a home Ears torn Legs bleeding Eyes gouged It limps on three legs steadily following you It doesn’t make its move until You Are ALONE Then it morphs It becomes a mastiff Saliva dripping down Eyes red not with blood but with power Chasing you faster than you can run Yet you try Until you can’t anymore You turn and FACE And suddenly Death is just an old, forgotten dog Searching for a home It whimpers It bleeds onto your wrists and speaks to your eyes Don’t be afraid Please don’t be afraid Never be afraid I would never hurt you…

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